‘Qadiani lobby’ behind campaign against Babar: spokesman

This news has an interesting background. After arrest of Sheikh Afzal, one of the owner of Haris Steel, in famous Punjab Bank loan swindling case; submitted an Affidavit in Supreme Court of Pakistan in which he alleged that Dr. Babar Awan demanded Rs.35 million from him to put an end to the case. Instead of responding to allegations on appropriate forums with proof and argument he cowardly chose a back door by exploiting religious sentiment of public. Why a famous politician, top class lawyer and acting minister is crying about Qadiani lobby’s campaign against him? Why can’t he expose the actors or the persons behind the conspiracy? Is he too weak or innocent? If he is too weak to defend himself then God help Pakistani people. If he is innocent then why not approach the same forum where the charges were levelled? Unfortunately in Pakistan everyone who cannot defend their crimes or even allegations; try to take shelter behind veil of religion and dragging Qadiani/Ahmadiyyas in it is easiest way out. Ed.

	Thursday, November 26, 2009, Zil’Hajj 08, 1430 A.H
‘Qadiani lobby’ behind campaign against Babar: spokesman

Thursday, November 26, 2009

RAWALPINDI: A spokesman for Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and senior advocate Dr Babar Awan has alleged that the recent campaign against Mr Awan has been launched at the behest of “Qadiani lobby”, which considers him a hurdle in its nefarious designs.

In a press release, the spokesman said the minister strongly resisted a conspiracy to abolish Islamic clauses from the constitution and changing its name, besides becoming a strong barrier against a campaign for repealing “Tahaffuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat” law (anti-blasphemy law). The efforts of Dr Awan on the one hand foiled the attempts of this lobby, but on the other hand boiled anger against him, which is evident from the accusations against him, he added. People know the background of Dr Babar Awan, he said and added that he had the honour of being “Wakeel-e-Khatm-e-Nabuwat” and “Aseer-e-Namus-e-Khatm-e-Rusul” in the past and considered it his lifetime achievement.

The spokesman said Dr Babar Awan was ready to respond to such charges in future and made it clear to his critics that he was ready to offer any sacrifice for the defence of Islamic status of the constitution and honour of the holy Prophet (PBUH) and such tactics could not deprive him of this honour.

Source: www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=25800